Woman shot in apparent domestic violence incident at Faulkner University in Montgomery (updated)

MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- A woman was shot in an apparent domestic violence incident at Faulkner University this afternoon, according to Montgomery Police.

The victim is a contract employee for the university's maintenance department, according to police. She suffered life-threatening gunshot wounds.

Montgomery Police say the victim is now in stable condition.

A suspect was apprehended shortly after the shooting and charged with attempted murder. His name has yet to be released, but WSFA is reporting the suspect is the victim's husband.

The shooting occurred near the 5300 block of Atlanta Highway just before noon. Police and fire medics responded to the area on the report of shots fired.

According to Montgomery Police, the shooting occurred in a parking lot on campus near the maintenance building.

Alabama Christian Academy was placed on lock down and Faulkner University students were notified of the incident via text message. Students and staff on campus were instructed to get into the nearest room and lock the door. Those off campus were told not to enter the campus.

Some if not all Jones School of Law students, staff and faculty members at Faulkner, however, didn't receive a text message notifying them of a shooter on campus, according to a university memo. The university is now working to correct the problem.

The following statement was issued by Faulkner University:

"A shooting occurred on our Montgomery campus today. The suspect has been apprehended and all offices and classes are operating on their normal schedules. In what appears to have been a domestic situation, a contract employee was injured in the shooting and has been taken to a local hospital for treatment. Her condition is not known."

Story updated at 2:04 p.m. and 10:54 p.m. with additional information.